Truck fire on A2: Fire brigade with 30 emergency services in alarm mode!

Truck fire on A2: Fire brigade with 30 emergency services in alarm mode!

on January 13, 2025, around 10:15 a.m., started a dramatic incident on the A2, the south motorway in the area: the saddle raper of a Lower Austrian truck got on fire due to a burst tire. Immediate measures were necessary to control the fire.

A patrol of the Wolfsberg motorway police inspection reacted promptly and used a official fire extinguisher to temporarily contain the fire. Later, the volunteer fire brigades from handles, Völkermarkt and St. Andrä moved and were able to completely extinguish the fire. A total of 30 firefighters were used with six caskets. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the damage incurred has so far been unclear, as kaernten.orf reported.

Efficient intervention of the emergency services

The quick reaction of the police and the fire brigade once again showed the importance of the effective emergency measures on the highways. The incident on the A2 is another example of the challenges that the emergency services in Carinthia face. According to reports, the fire service deployed caused a temporary traffic disability, while the emergency services were going to eliminate the dangers.

Overall, this incident confirms the risks lurking in road traffic, especially with heavy trucks. Such events emphasize the need for regular controls and security measures to ensure security on the streets. It is clear to the residents and road users that fast and coordinated reactions from the police and fire brigade are essential in order to act quickly in emergencies, as well as fireworld.at reported.